Surname: Bell Forename(s): Robert b. 16 January 1800. d. 12 April 1867. Nationality: Irish. VIAF.
Poet, journalist, editor, biographer, and historian. Educated at Trinity College,
Dublin. Editor of Patriot, co-founder of and contributor to Dublin Inquisitor, editor of Home News. Moved to London in 1828. Became interested in spiritualism later in life, and was
also an important member of the committee of the Literary Fund. Published a major
29 volume annotated edition of English poets (1854-1857). Biographical information:
ODNB. (JH, AC)